The Magnet Inn-Union Street, Gloucester

[KhStevens]

My 2nd Gr-Grand Father, William Davis, and his wife, Ann (Spill), were the Publicans at the Magnet Inn in 1849.  After William's death, Ann continued to run the pub.  I have found a list of the Publicans which begins with Ann Spill.  I am hoping to find more details on this pub and any pictures that might be out there.
Many thanks!
KD

[nanny jan]

An email to the county archives might yield some details:


https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives/

[KhStevens]

Many thanks for this.  I'll give it a try.
Cheers, KD

[nanny jan]

Archives are like treasure troves. 

Good luck!

[KhStevens]

Thanks!

[Capetown]

Searched the National Archives

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held at : Gloucester Record Office

Catalogue Description

Probate of Will (1) William DAVIS of the Magnet Inn, Union Street, Gloucester

Date: 21 January 1865

(1) William DAVIS of the Magnet Inn, Union Street, Gloucester, innkeeper (testator)

(2) Ann DAVIS (wife and joint executor)

(3) Thomas COX of Worcester Street, plumber and grazier; Daniel TANDY of Mitre Street, innkeeper (joint executors and trustees appointed).

Will made 10 February 1857

Probate sworn under £1000

Messuage called the Magnet Inn, Union Street: 4 cottages adjoining in Suffolk Street




Daniel TANDY ran the Mitre Inn, Mitre Street, Gloucester.  His Probate is on Ancestry - and he died 15 July 1876.




Witnesses:  Thomas HEYLER, solicitor, Gloucester; Henry MERRETT, innkeeper, Gloucester

[Capetown]

According to the Landlords - Kelly Directory of 1910 - lists Henry GWILLIM

Lloyd George Land Survey 1909 (on the net)

GA/D2428/1/35/4 - Hereditament Number 2664

Place: Gloucester

Income tax parish: Gloucester North

Occupied by:

GWILLIAM, Henry (M)

People holding property:

CARTER, Thomas Giles, Union Street, Gloucester (M) (owner)

Property:

Description: Inn

Address: 29, Union Street

Size: 222 yards

Map reference: 25-15.12E  (link on website to Map)

Gross Value: £1400
Size Value: £30
Buildings: £1,370

Poor Rate:

Number: 2870
Gross Value: £29
Rateable Value: £25

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1911 Census,  34 Union Street, Gloucester

Thomas Giles CARTER - aged 44, Single, Wheelwright born Gloucester

(Public Members Tree on Ancestry re: Thomas Giles CARTER)

[Capetown]

The 1842 Pigot's  Gloucester Directory is on the 'Net'

and lists

Under (INNS and HOTELS)

GREYHOUND: Wm. DAVIS, Eastgate St,


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Magnet INN is not listed.

There is a old Photograph on the 'Landlords' website of Gloucester, St Michael's Church Eastgate Street, with the Greyhound Hotel next to it.

There is also one on e-bay at the moment!

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Ancestry

Gloucestershire Electoral Register 1841

Parish of St Michael

DAVIS, William - House : Eastgate Street


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The two sons, of William & Ann DAVIES christened 23 November 1849 St Mark's

William and Henry - address given as Union Street, and William's occupation was Gardener.

[KhStevens]

Many thanks to the several people who have responded with various bits and pieces.  I shall pore over your messages this week.

I should have mentioned in my query that I have a great deal of information and records for William and Ann and their children, as well as a list of landlords beginning with Ann Davis. 

It is the Inn itself that I am interested in and that I am hoping to find pictures of.

Thanks again!
KD